IELTS test takers T and L shared the following exam update after their tests in Vietnam and Indonesia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the percentage of people in various age groups who visited cinema once a month or more in the UK between 1984 and 2003.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people work in other countries these days. They also take their families with them. Give your opinion about the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? – Are you living in a house or an apartment? – Can you describe your house? – Which room do you like the most? – Do you usually watch TV? – What is your favourite program? – Do you watch it often? – Do you find that it benefits you? – What toys did you play with as a child? – Which toy was important to you?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a foreign country that you find interesting. Please say

– What country is it? – How did you know about it? – Why do you like it?

Cue Card 2

Describe a famous person in your country. Please say

– Who is this person? – Why is she/he famous? – Why is she/he became important to your country?

Discussion

– Why do people like to travel to other countries? – What do people like to do when travelling abroad? – Does tourism bring benefits to the city or the country? – Does tourism have any disadvantages? – Do you think Hanoi attracts many people? – Would you like Hanoi to have more or less tourists?